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Ministry of Cooperation
Maintaining Classified Data on Cooperatives
Ministry of Cooperation has initiated process of developing a National Cooperative Database with proactive participation of various States/UTs, NCUI and National Federations and statutory bodies such as NABARD, NDDB, NFDB, etc. for having an authentic & updated data repository of cooperatives working in all sectors all over the country. The proposed Database shall facilitate all stakeholders in policy making & implementation to strengthen the cooperative movement in the country. In the first phase of development of National Cooperative Database, data collection of cooperatives of three sectors i.e. PACS, Dairy and Fisheries is being taken up.
Ministry of Cooperation has prepared model byelaws for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies  after extensive consultation with all the stakeholders including State Governments and Union Territories. These Model Byelaws will enable PACS to be established as a multipurpose vibrant economic centre at Village/ Panchayat level and take up more than 25 activities including dairy, fisheries, LPG/Petrol/Diesel dealership agency, banking correspondent, common service centres, etc. This will help the members of the primary credit societies.
This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Competition Commission of India
CCI receives combination notice under green channel scheme, relating to acquisition of equity stake in Hero Future Energies Global Ltd and non-voting compulsorily convertible preference shareholding in Hero Future Energies Private Ltd. by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company P.J.S.C. - Masdar, on 28th October, 2019.
The notification relates to the acquisition of certain stake through equity in Hero Future Energies Global Ltd  and non-voting compulsorily convertible preference shares in Hero Future Energies Private Ltd.  by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company P.J.S.C.-Masdar .
The Acquirer, an entity incorporated in Abu Dhabi, is an international renewable energy and sustainability company that provides solutions in energy, water, urban development and clean technologies. HFE India, a company incorporated in India, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hero Future Energies Asia Pte. Ltd, which is 100% held by HFE UK.
HFE India is primarily engaged in the implementation of power projects and generation of power through renewable sources of energy, and also provides professional consultancy services in relation thereto.
The Proposed Combination in terms of Regulation 5A of the Combination Regulations  is deemed to be approved upon filing and acknowledgement thereof.
Summary of the Proposed Combination is available at:
https://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/notice_order_summary_doc/SummaryunderRegulation131A.pdf
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
UNIDO and National Institute of Solar Energy to partner for skill development program
An agreement was signed today between the National Institute of Solar Energy  and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization  to initiate a skill development programme for different levels of beneficiaries in the solar thermal energy sector.
NISE and UNIDO will engage national and international experts to bring the best practices by developing specialized training material.
The agreement is part of the ongoing MNRE-GEF-UNIDOproject implemented jointly by UNIDO and to support capacity building and skill development of technical manpower in the Concentrated Solar Thermal Energy Technologies  which are being used to replace conventional fossil fuels e.g. coal, diesel, furnace oil etc. and save costs and emissions in the industrial process heat applications.
Mr René van Berkel, UNIDO Representative in India and Dr AK Tripathi, Director General of NISE signing the agreement in UNIDO Office on 7th August, 2019
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Government very proactive towards Girl Child Welfare & Protection: ADG, PIB Chandigarh
Press Information Bureau  and Regional Outreach Bureau , Chandigarh, today, organized a webinar on the occasion of National Girl Child Day. District Child Protection Officer, Department of Social Security, Women & Child Development, Tarn Taran, Punjab, Shri Rajesh Kumar and Advocate & Mediator, District Legal Services Authority, Kurukshetra, Smt. Saroj Saini participated as guest speakers during the webinar.
Photo: Participants during the Webinar on the occasion of National Girl Child
In his welcome address, Shri Rajinder Chaudhary, Additional Director General , Chandigarh said that it is the requirement of the day to empower girl child and create awareness about their rights. Quoting Gandhiji's thoughts on the issue, he mentioned that as per Gandhiji, women are not only equal but rather superior to men on the grounds of morality and spirituality. He further said that Gandhiji had immense faith that women had a bigger role to play in the political, economic and social emancipation of the country. The Government of India is very proactive in its efforts towards empowerment, protection and welfare of Girl Child. He further opined that the society has to play a proactive role in ensuring this.
Photo: ADG, Press Information Bureau, Chandigarh Shri Rajinder Chaudhary delivering welcome address during the webinar on the occasion of National Girl Child Day today.
Speaking during the webinar, Smt. Saroj Saini, Advocate and Mediator, District Legal Services Authority, Kurukshetra informed the participants about the various schemes by Government of India to provide social, economic and psychological support to women.
Another guest speaker, Sh. Rajesh Kumar, District Child Protection Officer, Department Social Security Women and Child Development, Tarn Taran, Punjab briefed on various legal provisions for the protection of children and the role of Protection Officer in implementing them. He encouraged the participants to be aware about the various schemes related to the protection of children.
Ms. Sapna, Deputy Director, Deputy Director, Regional, ROB, Chandigarh moderated the session and Shri Harshit Narang, Assistant Director, PIB, Chandigarh closed the webinar with a vote of thanks to the speakers and the participants present.
The official from branch and regional offices of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also participated in the webinar.
Ministry of Defence
Casuality Evacuation: Bhadarwah Sector
(On 13 Jun 18, Chetak Helicopter of Indian Air Forceundertook a challenging evacuation of two lying casualties to Jammu from a location of 8800 Ft altitude, injured in a bus accident. One lady aged 23 years with pelvic and multiple fracture and one male aged 32 years with spinal trauma along with one attendant were evacuated. The Chetak helicopter was flown by Wing Commander Vishal Mehta with Squadron Leader SSelva Kumar as co-pilot.
The thirdcasualityalong with the attendant was evacuated from the same place to Udhampur as the patient becoming convulsive enrouteto Jammu. The Cheetah helicopter was flown by Wing Commander AH Kulkarni with co-pilot Squadron Leader Rajat Sharma.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Air Intelligence unit seizes Rs. 240 Crore worth Heroin at CSMIA, Mumbai; arrests 3 persons
Mumbai, 10th December 2021
Air Intelligence unit of Mumbai Airport has seized 35 kg of Heroin from two Zimbabwean passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport  , Mumbai
The Zimbabwean passengers travelled on Flight No. ET 610 from Harare to Addis Ababa and from Addis Ababa to Mumbai, yesterday 09th December 2021. X-ray screening of their checked-in bags revealed suspicious images of the contents.
Four checked-in bags were subjected to physical examination and that resulted in recovery of plastic pouches containing off white colour powdery substance concealed in false chambers under the bag lining. Test analysis has established that the powdery substance is “Heroin”. Search of the four bags resulted in recovery of  35.386 kgs of Heroin concealed in the bags. Value of the contraband in the local illicit market is estimated at Rs.. 240 Crore 
Both the passengers have been arrested under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  Act. Interrogation of the arrested persons revealed identity of a local contact person of the arrested duo. Customs officers launched surveillance to find the local contact person. He has been located and arrested today 10th December 2021. Further investigations are in progress.
Source: CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs, Zone - III.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Honey Tops among Khadi and Village Industries products exports
Sale of Khadi and Village Industries  products has increased during the last two years registering the sale of Rs. 52138.21 crore in 2016-17 and Rs. 59098.04 crore in 2017-18. Minister of State  for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises , Giriraj Singh, stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
He said Khadi and Village Industries Commission  is engaged in promoting and developing Khadi and Village Industries through Khadi and Village Industries Institutions, State Khadi and Village Industries Boards  and District Industries Centre  in the country and Khadi and Village Industries units export their products directly or through merchant exporters. The KVIC does not export khadi products directly. He said seventeen items worth Rs. 26,938.74 lakh were exported by KVI units in 2016-17 and Rs. 27,500 Lakh in 2017-18.
These products are exported to European, Asian and North American countries. Honey has been the highest exports grosser with Rs. 13349.03 and 13627.15 lakh in 2016-17 & 2017-18.
The Minister informed the House that assistance is provided under the Market Promotion and Development Assistance  scheme to the eligible KVI Institutions for participation in international exhibitions and trade fairs held abroad. They are provided space rent upto Rs 1.25 Lakh and air fare upto Rs.1.00 lakh. The KVIs are also given monetary incentives for participation in domestic & international exhibitions at State and National levels. Financial assistance is also provided to exporters participating in International Trade Fairs held in India like India International Trade Fair , New Delhi, where stall rentals are subsidized for exporting institutions. Other initiatives taken to promote the exports of KVI products include their participation in International Trade Fairs through ITPO, New Delhi, tie up arrangements for bringing out innovative export quality product designs with NIFT, tie up arrangement with premier export institutions like Directorate General of Foreign Trade , Federation of Indian Export Organization , CII and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry , World Trade Centre  and Trade Promotion Council of India for invigorating business opportunities in the overseas market. An MoU has been signed between KVIC and Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd., Raymond and Arvind Mills for sale of Khadi fabric in the country and abroad.
KVIC has applied for registration of “Khadi” as a Word mark and “Khadi India” as a Trade Mark in the IPR Act at the National Level. It has also filed an online application for registering “Khadi” as a trade mark under International bureau in European Union and other countries.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy on standby notice in view of Cyclone Vayu
The following preparatory actions have been initiated by Headquarters, Western Naval Command, Mumbai to respond expeditiously to the developing situation in view of #CycloneVayu:-
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- State Administration, local District authorities and Indian Coast Guard authorities have been directed to caution fishermen against proceeding to sea and take all necessary precautions in view of inclement weather.
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- Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  bricks and relief material have been embarked on board nominated ships of the Command and are ready to be deployed at short notice.
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- Indian Navy ships operating at sea and aircraft/ Helicopters on routine sorties have been directed to inform fishing vessels operating at sea and advise them to return to harbour.
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- Indian Navy Diving and Rescue Teams and Relief Material have been kept standby for rendering assistance to civil authorities, as required.
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- Medical teams and facilities at Indian Naval Hospital Asvini at Mumbai are standby to handle medical emergencies.
- P8I and IL aircraft are standby to undertake SAR missions as required.
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- Headquarters, Offshore Defence and Advisory Group has also issued an advisory on cyclone 'Vayu' to all offshore platforms.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condemns attack in Stockholm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condemned the attack in Stockholm, Sweden.
“We condemn the attack in Stockholm. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with those injured.
India stands firmly with the people of Sweden in this hour of grief.”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Education
CAREER EXHIBITION ORGANISED BY RIE BHUBANESWAR
In a bid to enlighten students about the myriad of career choices available to them, the Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Bhubaneswar conducted the Career Exhibition at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 3, Bhubaneswar on 14th & 15th September 2023. The event, held for two days proved to be a significant opportunity for students to gain insights into various professions and industries. The exhibition featured a wide array of exhibits and presentations that showcased different career paths, ranging from science and technology to arts and commerce to the students of different schools.
The event was inaugurated by esteemed Chief Guest, Prof. P.C Agarwal, Principal RIE, the Guest of Honour, Dr. Shiharan Bose, Deputy Commissioner, KV Sangathan RO, Bhubaneswar and Dr. AK Mishra, Principal KV No. 3. Dr. R. Sethy, Associate Professor, Mr. S,K,Dash, Vice Principal, Mr. B.N.Sarangi and other teachers of the KV-3 were present during the inaugural session. Prof P.C. Agarwal, the Chief Guest encouraged students to embrace change and innovation underscoring the significance of making informed career choices and acquiring relevant skills. He highlighted the recommendations of National Education Policy for holistic development of students. The Deputy commissioner, KVS RO, Bhubaneswar in his address advised students to choose career based on interests and without any pressure. Coordinated by Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Head Department of Education of RIE, Bhubaneswar the exhibition showcased more than 48 emerging careers. The Exhibition was not only informative but also engaging and fun that encouraged students to think beyond traditional career choices and consider emerging fields. More than six hundred students and teachers from different schools visited the two-day exhibition.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH Webinar on Bridge and Structural Engineering stresses upon need for meticulous safety planning
Considering the importance of Bridges and structures in Highways development, and to spread awareness about their safety aspects, ING-IAIAB is organizing a series of Webinars during the National Road Safety Month. The Indian National Group of International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering  is engaged in dissemination of knowledge in bridge planning, design, construction & maintenance.
Addressing the webinar held here today, Chairman ING-IABSE and Director General  & Special Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Shri I. K. Pandey highlighted the need of safety in the planning, design, construction and operation stages of bridge and structures in India.
During the webinar, speaker from AFCONS presented a case study highlighting the safety aspects during the design and safety provisions adopted during rehabilitation and replacement of superstructure of existing MG Setu at Patna, Bihar. The expert panelists in the ING-IABSE webinars, are speakers of international and national repute with vast experience in design, construction and maintenance of long bridges such as cable stayed or extra- dosed bridges.
The webinar was attended by more than 150 Engineers from Central Government Departments, various State PWDs, and Professionals from private organisations of consultants and contractors.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is observing National Road Safety Month from 18th January to 17th February 2021 to spread awareness on road safety in the country.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Government of India has accorded 'In-Principle' approval for setting up of 21 Greenfield Airports
9 Greenfield airports have been operationalized
Development of a Greenfield airport is governed under the Greenfield Airports  Policy, 2008. As per the Policy, a State Government or an Airport Developer, willing to establish an airport, is required to send a proposal to the Ministry of Civil Aviation  for 2-stage approval i.e. 'Site-Clearance' followed by 'In-Principle' approval. Such proposals are considered by MoCA as per the procedure stipulated in the GFA Policy. The responsibility of implementation of airport projects including funding of the projects rests with the concerned airport developer including the respective State Government .
Government of India  has accorded 'In-Principle' approval for setting up of 21 Greenfield Airports namely, Mopa in Goa, Navi Mumbai, Shirdi and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Hassan and Shivamogga in Karnataka, Dabra  in Madhya Pradesh, Kushinagar and Noida  in Uttar Pradesh, Dholera and Hirasar in Gujarat, Karaikal in Puducherry, Dagadarthi, Bhogapuram and Oravakal  in Andhra Pradesh, Durgapur in West Bengal, Pakyong in Sikkim, Kannur in Kerala and Donyi Polo, Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh across the country.
Out of these, 9 Greenfield airports viz. Durgapur, Shirdi, Kannur, Pakyong, Kalaburagi, Orvakal , Sindhudurg, Kushinagar and Donyi Polo, Itanagar have been operationalized.
GoI has granted 'In-Principle' approval to State Government of Gujarat for development of two Greenfield Airports at Hirasar  and Dholera . The State Government has collaborated with Airports Authority of India  for development of the Hirasar airport at a project cost of Rs. 1405 crore. As regards development of Dholera Greenfield Airport at a project cost of Rs. 1305 crore, a Joint Venture Company comprising AAI, Government of Gujarat  and National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust  holding equity in the ratio of 51:33:16 respectively has been formed to oversee its implementation.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen.  V. K. Singh  in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Reviving the glory of Indian hockey
It took the Indian hockey team 41 years to end the medal drought at the Olympics. A resolute Indian men's hockey team rewrote history when it scored a sweet victory at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The bronze at the Tokyo Olympics was not just a medal, but it was also the realization of the hopes and dreams of crores of countrymen.
There was a time when India ruled world hockey. The eight-time former gold-winners at the Olympics, however, failed to keep pace with modern hockey in the last four decades. The advent of astro turf and unprecedented changes in the rules of the game caused a slump in the fortunes of Indian hockey as it struggled in the world class competitions. But the Indian hockey team has risen from the ashes and is on the path of resurgence. Under the captaincy of Manpreet Singh, India finally managed to bag the most sought after medal at the Olympics.
Congratulating the Indian team on this historic victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “This is a new India, an India full of confidence. This is a historic day, which will always remain in the memory of every Indian. Congratulations to Team India for bringing home the Bronze. They have given new hope to the youth of our country.” All the members of the team presented the Prime Minister a hockey stick with their autographs during their felicitation ceremony.
Now this stick, which has given wings to lakhs of aspiring hockey players, has been included in the online bid of gifts received by the Prime Minister. Whoever wants to acquire this stick can participate in the online bidding site -- pmmementos.gov.in/. This online bid, which started from September 17, will run till October 7.
The amount raised from the auction will be spent on the Namami Gange project, the conservation and rejuvenation program of the Ganga river.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
SUBSIDIZED CATTLE FEED
Animal Husbandry is a State subject. Different States have introduced their own schemes to make available the subsidized feed and fodder for Livestock. This Ministry is supplementing the efforts of the State Governments in this direction. Additionally, the Animal Welfare Board of India is giving assistance for providing feed and fodder to Animal Welfare Organizations under General Grants in a limited scale. Also, the schemes, ‘National Livestock Mission’ and ‘Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund’ implemented by this Ministry enable the livestock owners for increased availability of animal feed.
Various State Governments are implementing schemes in which supply of Animals feeds rather than food grains at an affordable rate is included.
The non-availability of quality cattle feed will affect the health and milk production of the Cattle. Various research studies have been conducted across India which indicate that non-availability of quality cattle feed affects the health as well as milk production of the cattle in the country.
This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri. Parshottam Rupala in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
172.29 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 6,10,443
Active cases standat 1.43%
Recovery Rate currently at 97.37%
1,36,962recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,14,68,120
50,407 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
74.93cr Total Tests conducted so far; 14,50,532tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Defence
AFFILIATED SAINIK SCHOOLS IN NORTH-EASTERN STATES
The Government has approved the initiative of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/State Governments starting from Class 6 onwards. Unlike existing Sainik Schools which are purely residential in nature, the new approved Sainik Schools can have day school and/or residential school arrangements. These new Sainik Schools, besides their affiliation to respective education boards, will function under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society and will follow the rules and regulations for New Sainik Schools in partnership mode prescribed by the Sainik Schools Society. In addition to their regular affiliated board curriculum, they will be required to follow the Academic Plus curriculum, similar to that in existing Sainik Schools which includes value-based curriculum and activities training in life skills, NCC and sports to develop the ethos of national spirit, indomitable courage, unfailing commitment to values of respect for country and society. The Schools will be run and managed by concerned NGOs/Private/State Government Schools, however, Government of India will provide an annual fee support to the Students under New Sainik School pattern, on Merit-Cum-Means, of up to 50% fee  for up to 50% of class strength  for the approved school.
In this regard, Assam and other North-eastern states have been provisionally allotted a quota of New Sainik School as under:
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Sl No
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State
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Provisionally allotted quota of New Sainik School
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1
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Assam
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04
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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03
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3
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Manipur
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02
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4
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Meghalaya
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02
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5
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Mizoram
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02
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6
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Nagaland
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02
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7
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Tripura
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02
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8
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Sikkim
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01
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Bhubaneswar Kalita in Rajya Sabha on April 04, 2022.
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